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Germie Bernard or George Pickens

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
George Pickens

George Pickens

WR • Dallas Cowboys DAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Pickens

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 0%

BOTH ... 25%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.9
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.3 39.7 0.3 8.9
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard at Tampa Bay — Emerging Sleeper in Line for Expanded Role

Rookie Germie Bernard has quickly gained momentum and Aaron Rodgers' trust, highlighted by a clutch 25-yard grab last week and an 80-yard performance against Indianapolis. With Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined on injured reserve and Roman Wilson doubtful, Bernard enters Week 6 primed for significant snaps alongside DK Metcalf.

Fantasy managers have taken notice, pushing his roster rate up to 43% after back-to-back productive outings. Our weekly projection pegs Bernard for roughly 5.7 targets, 3.3 catches, and 40 receiving yards (8.9 fantasy points). Although a modest 39.5 game total suggests a defensive affair in Tampa, Bernard's climbing volume makes him a viable Flex play in deeper formats.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Pickens over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Pickens ... 75%

BOTH ... 25%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 16.07
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
5.47 75.13 0.26 16.07
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Outlook George Pickens

High Volume Role Awaits in Projected Shootout at Green Bay

Pickens enters Week 6 with significant momentum after racking up nine receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets against Tampa Bay. Operating on the outside as a core target for Dak Prescott, his volume could expand even further with fellow starting receiver CeeDee Lamb currently nursing a quad injury.

In a road matchup boasting high-scoring shootout potential at Lambeau Field, Pickens remains trusted with a 96% start rate across fantasy leagues. Our weekly projection forecasts 16.1 fantasy points on roughly five receptions and 75 yards, so fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Germie Bernard
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
68013.3250
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
89111.4250
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance George Pickens
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
913014.4271
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1120518.6531
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Germie Bernard
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches George Pickens
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
43%
+40.47 compared to last week
START
11%
+10.62 compared to last week
OWN/START George Pickens
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
96%
+2.3 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
27th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus George Pickens
12th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 27th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 90th with 14.40 total points (2.88 avg).
  • Currently 88.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing dreadful lately. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.9 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 62nd among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 1 (0.20 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among WR.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 4 (0.80 per game) and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 25 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 25th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 5 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +13, Rec Yards: +140 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 500, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown George Pickens

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 41.50 total points (8.30 avg).
  • Currently 60.96 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 355 and 13.15 YPC and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 59th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 98th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: -2 Rec TDs: -4,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 83, REC YDS: 1165, REC TDS: 10
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Injury George Pickens

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40307.4075613.57
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 20th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 28.00 total points (5.60 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 307.40 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 364 (72.80 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 1173 (234.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 5 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 18th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +73.83, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: +3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.03,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Matchups George Pickens

Week 6
Dallas Cowboys @ Green Bay Packers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40327.00971403.69
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 19th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 30.00 total points (6.00 avg).
  • Currently 29 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 7 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 327.00 per game and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 4 in turnovers with 9 (1.80 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 638 (127.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 997 (199.40 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 8 in sacks with 14 (2.80 per game) and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 7 (1.40 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 15th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 30th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +127.67, Turnovers: +7 Sacks: -1, INTs: +5, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +1.07,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 32, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 22.5, YDS/G: 331.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Germie Bernard
9.24
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating George Pickens
22.13
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Germie Bernard
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 PIT 4 20 13 140 10.8 0 1 4 4 0
ON PACE 14 72 47 504 10.8 0 4 14 4 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 20 13 140 10.8 0 1 4 4 0
Career George Pickens
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 PIT 16 85 52 801 15.4 4 3 24 8 1
2023 PIT 16 106 63 1140 18.1 5 3 18 6 0
2024 PIT 14 103 59 900 15.3 3 2 -6 -3 0
2025 DAL 16 146 102 1575 15.4 10 0 0 0 0
2026 DAL 5 41 27 355 13.1 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 148 97 1278 13.1 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 124 78 1251 16 6 2 9 4.5 0
Totals 73 497 313 4908 15.7 24 9 51 5.7 1
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Matchups

Week 6
ARI @LAR
ATL vs CHI
BAL @CLE
BUF @LV
CAR @PHI
CIN vs BYE
DAL @GB
DEN vs SEA
DET vs BYE
HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
MIA vs BYE
MIN vs BYE
NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
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MON @WAS 7:30 PM EST